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The pet I’ll never forget: Karl, the tabby who went to college and learned to use a toilet

He could seem judgmental, even moody. But the whole neighbourhood mourned when this remarkable moggy went to meet his maker

The pet I’ll never forget: Karl, the tabby who went to college and learned to use a toilet

TL;DR

  • The author adopted a cat named Karl after the death of his previous cat, Eric.
  • Karl, a brown tabby, had lived at Camberwell College of Arts and learned to use the toilet.
  • He became a well-known and loved figure in the neighbourhood, interacting with children and neighbours.
  • Karl was killed by an unruly dog in 2008.
  • His death was mourned by the community, with a funeral and a commissioned plaque.
  • Karl's memory continued to be cherished by neighbours even years after his death.